What a big surprise!!! Sony has just announced the Sony A7R III (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama)! This new camera still uses a 42.4MP stabilized BSI CMOS sensor, featuring 10 fps bursts (or 8 fps with no viewfinder blackout), and a refined autofocus system, a higher resolution EVF, joystick, dual SD card slots and a higher capacity battery. Sony A7R III costs $3,198, first available for pre-order at B&H.
Detailed Specifications:
| Price | ||
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| MSRP | $3199 (body only) Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama | |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 7952 x 5304 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Effective pixels | 42 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 44 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) | |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | |
| Processor | Bionz X | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-32000 (expands to 50-102400) | |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 50 | |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 102400 | |
| White balance presets | 10 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes | |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | |
| Image stabilization notes | 5-axis | |
| CIPA image stabilization rating | 5.5 stop(s) | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Extra fine, fine, standard | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 425 | |
| Lens mount | Sony E | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,440,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78× | |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,686,400 | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | No | |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe or flash sync port) | |
| Flash modes | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | |
| Continuous drive | 10.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | |
| Videography features | ||
| Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | |
| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | |
| HDMI | Yes (micro HDMI) | |
| Microphone port | Yes | |
| Headphone port | Yes | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth | |
| Remote control | Yes (wired, wireless, smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery and charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 650 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 657 g (1.45 lb / 23.17 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.91″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes (via downloadable app) | |
| GPS | None | |
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